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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
break free and make a meaningful mark on this world. I
dreamed of doing something extraordinary, something
that would bring hope and light to others."
Her voice trembled as she continued, "Ten days ago,
I stood at the beginning of a new journey. I closed the
largest real estate deal of my life, a moment of joy that
gave value to my struggles. And as I watched almost
sixteen million euros flow into my bank account, I felt an
overwhelming sense of pride, vindication, and gratitude.
Tears of joy streamed down my face as I thought of the
long path that led me here – the sleepless nights, the
setbacks, the doubters. But most of all, I thought of my
family, and those whose support and love fueled my
determination to succeed."
I felt the breath go out of everyone around me.
Everyone except Paul. He stood there with a serene
smile on his face. After all, it turns out that he
masterminded Casilda's two successful land-banking
projects over the past three years—one for the hotel that
had just made her a fortune and the other for her passion
project.
I learned later that after Francesca left and Casilda's
husband passed away, she took on Paul as an office boy.
He filled the gap in her heart. She enrolled him in a six-
week business essentials program in Lisbon. While he
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